Evaluation of teachers is a challenging task. It requires a great deal of observation, assessment review and student surveys. All of this is combined into measuring the level of teaching proficiency for a certified teacher. In Georgia, the public school system uses the TKES model.

Last year, I feel like I fared well on the measures. 

I scored a bit higher in communication, differentiated instruction, professional knowledge and assessment strategies. I agree that these are my strengths. 

Here are my evaluator's comments on differentiated instruction. 

BRYSON WORLEY 12/16/2013 12:49 PM	The nature of the ELL classroom allows itself for differentation. You provided both remediation and enrichment to assist ELL students in further understand the English material.
2	BRYSON WORLEY 10/29/2013 11:18 AM	The level of creative thinking was appropriate, and you allowed students to demonstrate high expectations for learning as you did not allow any students to sit passively. You effectively questioned and had students compare the two versions of Romeo and Juliet. Student responses made it evident that they were engaged and thinking at a creative level - you made them choose which Romeo/Juliet they liked better and had them defend their answer).

Planning	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Development	Ineffective
1. Professional Knowledge - The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. View Feedback	1	3   6
2. Instructional Planning - The teacher plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students. View Feedback		1   3   6
Instructional Delivery	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Development	Ineffective
3. Instructional Strategies - The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning & to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge & skills. View Feedback		2   3   6
4. Differentiated Instruction - The teacher challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. View Feedback	6	2   3
Assessment of and for Learning	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Development	Ineffective
5. Assessment Strategies - The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population. View Feedback	6	3   4
6. Assessment Uses - The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents. View Feedback		3   4   6
Learning Environment	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Development	Ineffective
7. Positive Learning Environment - The teacher provides a well-managed, safe, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. View Feedback		3   5   6
8. Academically Challenging Environment - The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners. View Feedback		3   5   6
Professionalism and Communication	Exemplary	Proficient	Needs Development	Ineffective
9. Professionalism - The teacher exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the school’s mission, participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning, and contributes to the profession. View Feedback		3   6
10. Communication - The teacher communicates effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning. View Feedback	6	3